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Dec 27, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks on prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters
USA Today via Reuters
Dec 27, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks on prior to a game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports| Courtesy: Reuters
The fans have lost it with Acho over his repeated attacks on Herbert. And as expected, he received quite a backlash for his most recent take on the QB.
Another hit on Justin Herbert
NFL analyst and former player Emmanuel Acho has doubled down on his “social media QB” jibe at Justin Herbert. The NFL announced the change of time slots for the Chargers’ game against the Dolphins. And Acho struck again with a take on the Chargers QB ahead of the clash with MVP candidate Tua Tagovailoa.
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I have never, and I repeat, NEVER been more excited for an event in my life than this game. It will truly be an amazing experience to watch a top 5 Quarterback in real life share the field with a top 5 QB on social media. @chargers fans I’ll see you there. https://t.co/q57L9e8yXU
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) November 30, 2022
Acho, who works as an NFL analyst for Fox, had a similar take on Herbert after the Chargers lost a close game against the Kansas City Chiefs. “On social media, they don’t show you interceptions. That’s not fun,” Acho said. “People aren’t gonna retweet a pick, people aren’t gonna retweet a bad sack. People aren’t gonna retweet a bad decision. That’s who Justin Herbert is, a social media quarterback,” Acho had said during the Fox’s ‘Speak for Yourself’ show.
He received quite a backlash from the fans for his comments. Even the Chargers responded to Acho with a video.
Fans come to the rescue, again
The NFL World is not happy with Acho’s take on Justin Herbert. The fans came out in Herbert’s defense, calling out Acho’s hate for the style of play of the Chargers QB.
A fan asked Acho if he realized the backlash, he would get in the event of a Chargers win.
you realize the backlash you’ll get if herbert pulls this off lmfao
— ً (@MyTeamHatesMe) November 30, 2022
This Chargers fan pulled up the passing yards to debunk Acho’s take.
You’re right, only one of these is a top 5 QB… pic.twitter.com/qERTLOOGpl
— Scott Kramer⚡️ (@skramer00) November 30, 2022
A fan directly called out Acho and said no one would know him if it weren’t for social media.
calling him a social media qb is funny because if it wasn’t for social media no one would know who you are because no one would know your show because it starts at 1 pm and not in a prime slate
— Adamn (@friarnaysh) November 30, 2022
This fan wants to know why Acho is keeping on with his Herbert “hate”.
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I seriously don’t understand why you need to keep this hate (that you refuse to call it as it is) towards Herbert. Only you find it relevant to sustain week after week this nonsense. Can’t you just apreciate that we are entering a terrific era for quarterbacks? I mean c’mon… 🤦🏻♂️
— Pepê Narduchi (@pepenarduchi) November 30, 2022
Herbert and the Chargers have had a decent season so far. The QB is fifth in the league for passing yardage this season, having thrown 3,004 yards so far. He has 312 completions with a completion rate of 67.4%. Herbert has scored 19 passing touchdowns while the opposing defenses have intercepted seven of his 463 passes.
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The Chargers are second on the AFC West divisional table with a 6-5 overall record. They are still very much in the race to the playoffs. Can Herbert guide them to glory and reply to Acho once and for all?
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